County leans on regional fairgrounds and IPAS pass program for large-animal sheltering
Sierra County will rely on regional fairgrounds, veterinary clinics and mutual-aid links for large-animal sheltering because local rodeo grounds lack dependable water; the Livestock Pass (IPAS) program has over 100 regional ranchers enrolled and an emergency animal trailer exists but lacks a towing vehicle.
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Agriculture and extension staff told the council Sierra County's privately owned rodeo grounds in Sierraville lack reliable water infrastructure and dedicated personnel, so the county plans to rely on mutual-aid arrangements with the Plumas-Sierra and Lassen County fairgrounds, Reno facilities and local veterinary clinics for large-animal sheltering. An emergency animal rescue trailer is in county possession, but staff said it currently lacks a dedicated towing vehicle.
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